·9 min read
Things to Do in Essaouira: A Local's Guide (Sea, Medina & Dunes)
UNESCO medina, blue fishing port, surf spots and sand dunes: a guide to the best things to do in Essaouira, written by a local school, with seasons and prices.
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·10 min read
Learning to Surf in Essaouira: The Complete Guide
What a first surf lesson in Essaouira actually looks like, how long it takes to stand up, which season to pick and what it costs. The guide from the Windy Essaouira school.
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·7 min read
Family Surf & Kitesurf in Essaouira: What's the Minimum Age?
How old does a child need to be to surf or kitesurf in Essaouira? Minimum ages, safety, prices and how to organise a family session.
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·8 min read
Sandboarding in Morocco: What a Real Session Looks Like
Where to sandboard in Morocco, what a session in the Ouassane dunes near Essaouira actually involves, how it differs from snowboarding and what it costs.
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·12 min read
Kitesurfing in Essaouira: The Complete 2026 Guide (Wind, Spots, Season)
The complete guide to kitesurfing in Essaouira: wind, best spots, seasons, levels and budget. Everything for a great session, from the Windy Essaouira school.
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·8 min read
The Best Kitesurf Spots in Essaouira (and Who They're For)
Essaouira bay, Diabat, Moulay Bouzerktoun: a guide to the best kitesurf spots in Essaouira by level, wind and conditions. Where to set up your kite.
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·7 min read
When to Kitesurf in Essaouira: The Wind Calendar
When to kitesurf in Essaouira? Trade winds blow from March to October. The wind calendar month by month, and the best time to come for your level.
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·8 min read
Beginner Kitesurf in Essaouira: How to Learn (Steps, Cost)
Learning to kitesurf in Essaouira as a beginner: the steps, how many lessons you need, the budget and what to bring for your first lesson.
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·8 min read
The Best Surf Spots Around Essaouira
From Essaouira bay to Imsouane: the 5 surf spots on Morocco's Atlantic coast — which level, which season, and how to get there.
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·6 min read
Kitesurfing or Surfing in Essaouira — Which Should You Choose?
An honest comparison of kitesurfing and surfing in Essaouira: conditions, learning curve, budget and profile. And why many people end up doing both.
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·7 min read
Kitesurf Prices in Essaouira: 2026 Rates (Lessons, Camp, Rental)
All 2026 kitesurf prices in Essaouira: group, semi-private and private lessons, camp with accommodation, and rental. What's included, no surprises.
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·8 min read
How to Progress in Kitesurf: 7 Key Steps
How to progress in kitesurf, from the waterstart to first jumps. The 7 steps to go from beginner to independent rider, by the Windy Essaouira school.
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·7 min read
Choosing Your Kitesurf Gear: Kite Size and Board
How to choose your kitesurf kite size by wind and weight, and pick the right board. The gear guide by the Windy Essaouira school.
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·6 min read
The Kitesurf Wind Window, Explained Simply
The kitesurf wind window explained: power zone, window edge, zenith. Understand where to place your kite to control power. Guide by Windy Essaouira.
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